Wanda Gåg: A Minnesota Childhood

A 20-minute biography for ages 7-12 about the life and career of Wanda Gåg, the author-illustrator of Millions of Cats and other picture books, and her unique, creative family. Listen for words that describe qualities that helped her succeed despite hardships (talent, hard work, determination, devotion, imagination) and discuss afterward examples of each. What qualities can you develop in yourself to succeed? OxCart Productions, 2005.